There is only one reason why you are looking at these shoes isn't there? I can answer this question though, it is because you are a committed rider who doesn't care for the sun to come out for you to be able to go out and ride but you do care that when you are battling the elements you have the correct gear to get you through your ride. The Scott Heater shoe offers a water resistant synthetic polyurethane and nylon air mesh upper which aids to keep your foot dry from the elements and also from perspiration and a nylon fibreglass co-injected, two component outsole. Underneath the X-Traction sole offers excellent grip and traction that is designed for rugged mountain terrain. You need to buy this shoe if you are after footwear that is only happy when the weather is at it's worst.